Gattuso out as Italy’s head coach

MILAN (AP): Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso left his role by mutual consent yesterday, three days after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. The Italian football federation announced the news in a statement thanking Gattuso “for the dedication and passion” during his nine months in charge. Italy’s chances of reaching this year’s tournament in North America ended on Tuesday after a penalty shootout loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a qualifying play-off.